Yet another bar in the already over-crowded and otherwise unappealing bar-lined Clapham High Street. Is there really any need? The answer, judging by the queue, is yes. While you may not relish the prospect of queuing up for a riotous night out with the bunch of early twenty-somethings who generally frequent these places, plenty of people do. And The Loft, to its credit, comes with a bar good pedigree, being brought to you by the brothers behind thumping Brixton DJ bar Plan B, Andy and James Campana. Opening night saw Norman Jay spinning the tunes and DJs of this stature are a big draw. This is a more sophisticated affair than the Brixton bar - you can hear your friends talk and there's no need to shout back at them. You can also get some good food with your groovy beats and cocktails; chef Marianna Witt used to work at The Glasshouse in Kew. Being raised above the carnage of Clapham High Street - on the first floor and above a less-than-glamourous Tesco - it's good to get away from the rabble. The only fear is, the rabble on the outside can all-too-easily make its way inside.

Plan the perfect year in the capital with our pick of the best events in London 2015. From January through to December, every month boasts an impressive line-up of entertainment. So, take a look at our guide and be sure not to miss a thing.

Dolphin House Serviced ApartmentsLondon > Apartment > Apartment from £70 35% offDolphin Square, SW1V |
32 minutes from The LoftDolphin House is a wonderfully quiet spot.The tranquillity is all the more surprising given its close proximity to Victoria, making it convenient for Westminster and Tate ...More

The Craft Beer Co. ClaphamLondon > Nightlife > Bars128 Clapham Manor Street, SW4 |
3 minutes from The LoftWith numerous branches in London and further afield, the Craft Beer Co. is an award-winning bar that serves a vast number of speciality beers from independent ...More

Lost SocietyLondon > Nightlife > Bars697 Wandsworth Road, SW8 |
12 minutes from The LoftIt's not difficult to believe that this decadent, chandelier-filled arena - home to London's louche pleasure-seekers, to drinking and dancing - once played host ...More

Ritzy CafeLondon > Nightlife > BarsBrixton Oval, Brixton, London SW2 |
15 minutes from The LoftThis funky little jazz bar is one of South London's hidden delights. Don't worry about the depressingly empty pub section you can see from the street. ...More

Plan BLondon > Nightlife > Nightclubs418 Brixton Road, Brixton, London SW9 |
15 minutes from The LoftWith an exciting new music programme and creative team behind its new look and identity, including Kate Moross (one of London's most exciting young creatives, and ...More

EffraLondon > Nightlife > Pubs38a Kellet Road, Brixton, London SW2 |
17 minutes from The LoftBy no means your average watering hole; the Effra defies most attempts at description or classification. From the outside it looks like a shabby South London ...More

The AvalonLondon > Nightlife > Pubs16 Balham Hill, SW12 |
21 minutes from The LoftTom Peake, Mark Reynolds and Nick Fox of Renaissance Pubs have taken The George and turned the old pub into a stunning new restaurant and pub. ...More

Trinity Summer Cinema SeriesLondon > Events > Film Events Dates: 19th, 20th and 21st August 2015Trinity Hospice, 30 Clapham Common North Side, SW4 |
11 minutes from The LoftThe Trinity Cinema Series - which is held in the award-winning gardens of the Clapham hospice - returns for a fifth year raising the funds for ...More

Landor Pub TheatreLondon > Entertainment > Theatres70 Landor Road, Brixton, London SW9 |
7 minutes from The LoftYou're never more than three rows away from the action at the Landor Theatre where the audience never exceeds 60. Focussed on producing musical theatre productions ...More

Brixton WindmillLondon > Attractions > Historic BuildingsWindmill Gardens, Brixton Hill, SW2 |
16 minutes from The LoftBrixton Hill was still relatively rural when the Brixton Windmill was built in 1816 by John Muggeridge and Sons and the area remained largely agricultural until ...More

Ginger PigLondon > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops55 Abbeville Road, SW4 |
13 minutes from The LoftRenowned as one of London's top butcher's, the Ginger Pig continues its expansion across London with this Clapham shop. The store on Abbeville Road has two ...More

Chocolate Films LtdLondon > Education > Units 1 & 2 119-123 Hackford Road, Brixton, London SW9 |
21 minutes from The LoftChocolate Films is a South London based film production company and social enterprise which runs a wide variety of media courses including stop motion animation, light ...More

Le Club TricoloreLondon > Education > Cookery Courses10 Ballingdon Road, Wandsworth, SW11 |
25 minutes from The LoftGet the kids interested in learning can be difficult, especially with regards to a foreign language. However, if they start at a young age what can ...More

Brockwell LidoLondon > Leisure > Lido Park Gardens, Brockwell Park, SE24 |
23 minutes from The LoftThis excellent community sports facility was built by the London County Council in 1937. And, after a period of closure, Brockwell Lido re-opened in July 2007. ...More

The AbbevilleLondon > Restaurants > Gastropub67-69 Abbeville Road, SW4 |
13 minutes from The LoftClapham locals flock to this excellent gastropub on the weekends, when it's advisable to book a table. They come for the food and also because the ...More

HiveLondon > Restaurants > Gastropub11-13 Station Road, Brixton, London SW9 |
15 minutes from The LoftThough it has the look of a Carnaby Street style bar, with funky lighting and minimalist decor in gunmetal grey, this new Brixton joint differs from ...More

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National Army MuseumLondon > Business > Venue HireRoyal Hospital Road, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3 |
2 miles from The LoftWith ten, widely different and uniquely versatile rooms, the National Army Museum can help you hold your event, your way. Plan your party in Victorian splendour, ...More